TCDLA Membership and Information


Join TCDLA today! Only $20 for student membership which includes the updated and annotated code of criminal procedure and penal code, along with seminar materials and other resources. Students will receive ten print issues of our voice for the defense magazine, participation in member listservs and many other membership benefits.

Click here to Join | Law Student Brochure

Law School Student Event Request

TCDLA is also excited to sponsor presentations on a variety of different topics at your law school. We can customize the subject matter with an experienced speaker to meet your students’ needs. Additionally, TCDLA will provide lunch or dinner during these presentations. If you are interested in setting up a program please complete this form Law School Student Event Request or if you have any questions please contact Kierra Preston at kpreston@tcdla.com or call 512.646.2731.

How Does the Law School Students Committee work for you?

The Mission of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association as it relates to law schools is to familiarize students with the responsibilities which come with representing citizens accused of crimes, to make them aware of the resources available to criminal defense practitioners and to introduce them to the fellowship and camaraderie shared by those who stand between the government and the individual accused of a crime. See who is on the Committee

Job Resources

Public Defender Offices and Managed Assigned Counsel Internship Opportunity: Apply for a Legal Internship.
Click here for information: http://www.tidc.texas.gov/careers/public-defender-internships
Recruiting Guide for Interns or Newly Licensed Lawyers

UPCOMING EVENTS

TCDLA Events - Click to see all upcoming event 
Students can attend most of the events virtual for free or minimal cost to attend in person with some including a travel stipend.
Events Centered around Students: 

TCDLA Resources

Videos:
The Career Pathways to Criminal Defense Practice - Watch Now 2022

 

Voice Articles:
5 Law School Myths Debunked (from a criminal defense attorney's perspective)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness  | PDF

Want to be a published author?

Students interested in publishing can submit articles for the online edition of our well known and respected law journal (Voice for the Defense). Please visit tcdla.com  for guidelines .